In the world famous Sitka Herring Fishery, 50 of the most highly experienced fishermen go head to head for their million dollar catches of herring. Next to Deadliest Catch, this makes for one of the most high stake and lucrative competitive fisheries in the world. I had the opportunity to interview a few of these [...]
We found this recipe a while back and recently gave it a shot as the weather turned sunny and barbeque’s were dusted off. Our verdict: DELICIOUS Wild Alaskan Salmon Burritos 1 can (14.75 oz.) or 2 cans (7.5 oz. each) traditional pack Alaska Salmon OR 2 cans or pouches (6 to 7.1 oz. each) skinless, [...]
Creating a synergy between sustainable practices and commercial fishing is critical to the longevity of the industry. The Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G) is the most successful management entity of commercial fishing industries in the world. Granted, not every species or fishery is perfect and everyone is still learning how to manage, but [...]
Just a quick update from Bristol Bay. I’ve been getting our boat ready for over a week and it looks like we will be able to launch into the water today. We should be able to fish on Tuesday the 15th. Because of a new rule change, we are able to fish in any of [...]
Sitka Sac Roe Herring fishery. March 21, 2010 I think I am going to stop making predictions on when fishing will start because so far they’ve all been wrong. Of course it could happen any day now but I guess the eggs need more time to bake. That means for more hang time on land. [...]
While knowing the ABC’s of Cooking are an important key to help you become a more skilled chef at sea, what is even more important, is that you abide by the 3 LAWS. Yes, that’s right folks. There is a code to cooking on fishing boats. If you violate one of these laws, this is [...]
After 5 weeks of intensive repairs the boat is ready to be launched back into the water. Huge shout out and thanks to Delta Marine for doing a job well done…as always of course. It will be a much smoother sailing back to Alaska with no holes this time around. Video of the launch coming [...]
Generally speaking, getting mixed up with any kind of whale is not on a fisherman’s bucket list. However, this is one type of whale that every longliner wants to see. First things first. Fishermen have their own terms for just about everything. As I know it, a whale is also used to describe a huge halibut. [...]
Part 2 of “Fishing Venture Recall on the Kruzof” The Importance of a Good Meal While being in awe over the amount of fish coming over the rail, and the crew’s rapid response to getting the load processed in timely order, I had self imposed pressure to do the same in the form of creating [...]
FISH TILL YOU DROP It’s 4 a.m. and the buzzer goes off. I hear my dad shout, “Rise and shine Bubble Eyes! The fish are jumping, wake up!” I squint at him through my sleepy morning fog and try to wipe the sarcastic smirk off my face. “Oh great. The fish are jumping, that means [...]
